Review Of 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Truck

Introduction to Dodge Ram 3500

The 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 priced at MSRP $35,985 – $51,075 is a perfect choice for hard core truck users. This edition is well crafted with strong work capacities, roomiest crew cab and ruggedly handsome styling.  This Dodge Ram version competes with Chevy Silverado 3500, Ford F350 and GMC Sierra 3500.

What’s on offer?

The 20009 Dodge Ram 3500 features larger brakes, the Cummins turbodiesel engine and a limited-slip rear differential. This new edition also includes a remote start option.

Silhouette

The 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 displays the broad shouldered look .Its front fascia with ceased hood, air dam, sculpted bumper and massive crosshair grille showcases an impressive look.  The dodge Ram is well styled with power sliding rear windows and sun roof. The chrome bumpers and two tone paints enhances the overall look of thie edition.
The 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 is available in three cab styles regular cab, Quad cab (crew cab) and Mega Cab (a jumbo crew cab). The regular cab is styled with a long bed only whereas the Quad cab offers short or long cargo bed. The Mega cab is designed with a bigger cabin with the short bed.

Inside the cabin

The 2009 Ram 3500 features straight forward design and user friendly interior layout.  The interiors sport white faced gauges and simple twist knobs which are placed at convenient places. The crew cabs can comfortably seat six passengers.The rear seats are designed in a manner that they can fold up to create a flat load floor for carryimg larger items.  The rear seating in quad cabs is quite cramed in compariosn to other heavy duty trucks. The mega cabs compensate by adding more leg room and reclining seats.

If comfort is a priority then, it is difficult to beat a Ram 3500 Mega Cab model.

Dodge Ram Features

The 2009 Ram 3500 ST edition offers very few features like 17 inch wheels, vinyl upholstery, air conditioning and a CD player. The SLT trim includes alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, carpet, full power accessories, cruise control and keyless entry.The premium Laramie gains leather seating, power driver seat, dual zone climate control, and upgraded spaekers with audio controls mounted on the steering wheels.

The Ram 3500 offers options of additional  features like  front bucket seats,sunroof, remote start,Blue tooth navigation system, power adjustable pedals, satellite radio an upgraded stereo and rear seat entertainament system.

Ram 3500 Powertrain

The 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 is dually available with rear wheel drive or four wheel drive. It is powered by 6.7 liter turbo diesel engine that generates 350 horsepower and 650 pounds feet of torque. This brute can be teamed to a six speed manual transmission or a six speed automatic transmission. The diesel engine is couple with an exhaust brake that provides immense braking power and additional stability when towing heavy loads.
The 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 when properly equipped can tow up to 16,350 pounds.

We noted that the independent front suspensions offer a comfortable ride to the passengers. The steering is light and the turning circle is smaller than other heavy duty trucks.

2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Safety

The 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 is equipped with standard antilock disc brakes, latch child –seat anchors, energy absorbing steering column. Side curatin airbags and power adjustable pedals are available as optional features.

No crash tests have been performed to gauge the effiicency of this edition.

Conclusion

The 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 is ideal for all those who are looking at heavy duty truck with serious hauling and decent fuel mileage. The main adavantges of this edition are powerful engine line up, spacious and comfortable interiors and they offer many optional features. The main drawback is quad cab seats are cramped.